❓ Dr. Constable inquires about waiting times and team composition for autism assessments and program entry within the Disability Services Commission. The response details average wait times and qualifications of team members.
AnsweredQoN 1082Legislative Assembly
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(1) What is the average waiting time for assessment by the autism assessment team after a child has been diagnosed by a paediatrician?
(2) Who are the members of the autism assessment team and what are their qualifications?
(3) What is the average waiting time for entry into a specific program for autistic children once they have been assessed by the autism assessment team?
(2) Who are the members of the autism assessment team and what are their qualifications?
(3) What is the average waiting time for entry into a specific program for autistic children once they have been assessed by the autism assessment team?
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Answered
13 June 2006
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
42 days
(1) Current average waiting times for assessment by the Disability Services Commission is five (5) months for children aged 1-6 years and nineteen (19) months for school age children. (2) There is a Psychologist with a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in psychology and a Speech Pathologists with a four-year degree. (3) Average waiting time is 5 months
(2) There is a Psychologist with a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in psychology and a Speech Pathologists with a four-year degree. (3) Average waiting time is 5 months
(3) Average waiting time is 5 months
(2) There is a Psychologist with a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in psychology and a Speech Pathologists with a four-year degree. (3) Average waiting time is 5 months
(3) Average waiting time is 5 months
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